Daniel Eugene Dugan, 61, of Dayton, passed away June 10, 2018, with his family by his side.  He was born to the late James Dugan and Blanche Syrell, on September 24, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio.  He was married to Dorothy Marie Gambrel on October 4, 1980, in Pineville, Kentucky. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching them grow up around him.

He is survived by his wife and their three daughters: Tessie Riggs, of Dayton, married to Ryan Riggs; Nichole Mathews, of Huber Heights, married to Michael Mathews; and Alishia Dugan, of Dayton, engaged to Robert Depot.  He is also survived by three brothers, one sister and four grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018, at the W.E. Lusain Funeral Home in Dayton, Ohio, from 2-4 PM, with cremation following.

Footprints in the sand
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints;
other times there were one set of footprints.
This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.
So I said to the Lord,
"You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?"
The Lord replied,
"The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand,
is when I carried you”.

Professional arrangements entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home.